Today's News

TELL CITY - A local paramedic who helped save the life of woman trapped inside her burning home was honored last month for his heroism.

John Gebhard, a paramedic with Perry County Emergency Medical Services, was presented the Otis R. Bowen M.D. Heroic Rescue Award. The honor is named after the state's governor, a physician before taking office in 1973, and recognizes courage and bravery.

Gebhard received the award during the 28th Annual Indiana Emergency Response Conference in Indianapolis.

Daylight saving time reverts to standard time Sunday, so don't forget to turn your clocks back one hour before going to bed Saturday. The official changeover occurs at 2 a.m.

Many fire departments encourage residents to change the batteries in their home smoke detectors when changing their clocks.

Daylight saving time resumes March 8.

(In another time-related issue, the government may stop inserting leap seconds into our calendars. A column by Managing Editor Kevin Koelling examines the matter in the Opinion section.)

TELL CITY - There's no reason to worry, but hundreds of ghouls are on the march toward Tell City for this evening's annual Witches Walk. The Perry County Chamber of Commerce and area merchants will treat youngsters from 6 to 8 p.m.

Downtown Tell City will be the hub of activity, but treats will be offered at several other locations. Children and their parents are asked to look for orange posters to identify participating merchants.

Main Street from Jefferson to Pestalozzi streets will be closed to traffic during the two-hour event.

LEOPOLD - Two strong running games helped by big, physical offensive lines will battle when Perry Central hosts North Daviess for a Class A football sectional semifinal game Friday at 7 p.m.

Perry Central, led by 6-foot-4, 400-pound Robbie Piper, usually has the size advantage on the offensive and defensive lines.

But the 7-3 Cougars will be bigger at some positions on the line.

They start a 6-foot-3, 315-pound center and guards who are 6-4, 290 pounds and 5-8, 228 pounds.

They also have a 6-foot, 230-pound tackle. But their other tackle is only 5-11, 193 pounds.